Jambú

Jambú is both a spice and an herb, derived from the leaves and flower buds of Acmella oleracea, an Amazonian herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae). Chewing it sets off a tingling and numb feeling due to the compound spilanthol. This is why the plant is also called the electric daisy, and the buds are called buzz buttons (see below). Beyond Brazilian cuisine, it’s also heavily used in Madagascan, or Malagasy, cooking, where it’s called brèdes mafana.

A single jambu flower head (Acmella oleracea), also called a buzz button, growing on its stem with the characteristic yellow knob and red center dot, surrounded by green leaves on the plant
Synonyms:
buzz buttons, buzz button, electric daisy, electric daisies, jambu, Brèdes mafana, bredes mafana, bredy mafana, brèdes mafane, bredes mafane
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